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Essays on creative leadership,
culture, and the human side of work.

Published weekly, with an original illustration. Two series: Becoming and Advisory Notes.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation 7 minute read

You’ll be tempted to give to the negative feelings bullies kick up. But if you can keep your cool while under fire, you can exploit your hidden advantage.

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Business, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 5 minute read

Sometimes big projects require one freelancer to cobble together a team of other freelancers. That’s where problems can arise.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Creative, Economy, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation 6 minute read

Asking the right questions in a job interview helps bring out the what the hiring manager really needs. Use that to set yourself apart from the competition.

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Bargaining, Business, Creative, Economy, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation 5 minute read

When presenting freelance rates, remember to talk about the value you bring to the table. Your expertise came at a cost and it is part of your overhead.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation 6 minute read

My coaching client Loren was hanging all her hopes on one opportunity. Recently divorced after years of spending most of her time with family and a little time writing for nonprofits, she was having difficulty re-entering the workforce. Her family duties made freelancing the only viable option. She was hungry for gigs. That also meant…

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Economy, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Sales 5 minute read

So-called personal branding is bull—. You’re a human not a product. Here’s how to maintain your humanity and successfully market your services.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Economy, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 6 minute read

Avoidance is everyone’s knee-jerk reaction when the going gets tough, but fighting it isn’t a remote work challenge — it’s a human one.

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